Chris O’Callaghan’s culinary skills were rooted in some of the South’s most prestigious restaurants, most notably Gravetye Manor, L’Ortolan and Paris House. Since his return to the north, Chris has enjoyed Head Chef roles at Linthwaite House Hotel, The Castle Dairy in Kendal and Goldsborough Hall which have nurtured his culinary prowess.
As well as his passion for top quality produce, Chris is an advocate for nurturing the chef talent of tomorrow and enjoys giving time to youngsters who are also embarking upon a hospitality career.
Chris’s approach is cooking and co-creating simple and uncluttered dishes, with a focus on big flavours and appealing presentation. It’s also important for him to work hand in hand with the local community – i.e. our own dedicated kitchen gardener, local farmers and estate workers, butchers and craft producers to ensure that we are collectively showcasing the best that the region has to offer here in Yorkshire.
Situated at the southern edge of the Yorkshire Dales, The Devonshire Arms Hotel & Spa is a charming country house hotel in picturesque surroundings.
Home-grown fruit and vegetables from our kitchen garden. Produce reared and caught on the Estate. Each and every ingredient is carefully considered from seed to plate. It’s just one reason that our dining experiences are so spectacular.
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